Park Maintenance & Safety Officer: Facilities & Grounds

Texas A&M International; Johnson City (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Pedernales Falls State Park seeks a Maintenance Specialist III to manage complex facility, grounds and equipment maintenance and to support visitor services. You\'ll operate vehicles and power tools, and assist in safety and park operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 3 years of related experience, and a valid driver’s license, with preferred NWCG FFT2 certification and experience in customer service and public relations.

Qualifications

• Graduation from High School or GED.
• Three years of facility, equipment or grounds maintenance experience.
• Must possess or obtain a valid State driver's license within 30 days.
• Preferred NWCG Fire Fighter Type II (FFT2) certification.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex journey-level building maintenance and construction work.
• Operate vehicles, equipment, and power tools used in park maintenance.
• Provide information to park visitors and manage revenue and permits.
• Enforce park rules, assist in safety programs, and support park operations.
• Apply herbicides in compliance with state regulations.

Skills

Facility maintenance

Grounds maintenance

Equipment maintenance

Public relations

Safety program

Teamwork

Independent work

Blueprints

Cash handling

Hand tools

Power tools

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department's Pedernales Falls State Park seeks a Maintenance Specialist III to manage complex facility, grounds and equipment maintenance and to support visitor services. You\'ll operate vehicles and power tools, and assist in safety and park operations.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, 3 years of related experience, and a valid driver’s license, with preferred NWCG FFT2 certification and experience in customer service and public relations.